Chapter 3 Lesson 1 Flashcards

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bard:

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someone who writes or performs epic poems or stories about heroes and their deeds

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peninsula:

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a piece of land nearly surrounded by water

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colony:

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a group of people living in a new territory who have ties to their homeland; a new territory

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polis:

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a Greek city-state

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agora:

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a gathering place; a marketplace in ancient Greece

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phalanx:

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a group of armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece arranged close together in rows

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dominate:

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to control or influence something or someone; to rule over, govern, or control

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community:

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a group of people with common interests and values living in an area; people living in a particular area; an area

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conclude:

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to reach an understanding; to make a decision

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economic:

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the system in a country that involves making, buying, and selling goods

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decline:

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to become weaker; to move toward a weaker condition; to decrease in importance

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affect:

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influence; to cause a change

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